In fall 2017, Firefly Books published Rover: Wagmore Edition, a stunning collection of dog photography and part of a larger project to raise funds for animal shelters and dog rescue across North America.

The Rover project began in 2009 when, while photographing two French bulldogs for an ad campaign, photographer Andrew Grant discovered that millions of lost or abandoned dogs enter shelters each year, but very few are rescued or adopted. As a way to contribute, Grant began creating limited-edition books of dog portraits.

“We are truly blessed to have animals here with us. They enrich our lives in so many ways. They make us laugh. They provide us with companionship… But most of all, they show us what it means to love unconditionally.” — Andrew Grant

The sale of these books has raised over $2 million for dog rescue over 6 years, and Grant's original editions are now worth up to $400. This new, affordable edition of Rover brings together 360 of Grant’s most beautiful dog photographs, showcasing both the best friends of lucky owners and some dogs who, sadly, remain homeless.

With the sale of each copy of Rover: Wagmore Edition, Firefly Books makes a donation to dog rescue, and we are hoping to raise awareness about this book as the perfect Christmas gift that gives back.

“Some of the dogs in the Rover books were rescued literally minutes before they were scheduled to be euthanized. Each and every time I see their pictures, I am struck by the fact that their precious experience of life was nearly ended years ago, simply because nobody offered to give them a home.” — Andrew Grant

Rover: Wagmore Edition has already been featured in several gift guides including Dogster, Modern Dog, Burlington Post, and [City] Book Review, as well as headlining the Firefly Books gift guide as the perfect gift for the dog parent in your life.

Whether you’re an animal lover or a photography enthusiast, Rover: Wagmore Edition is a must have for your book collection — and a great cause to support this holiday season.

DON’T MISS IT: From December 11-22, we’re running a Facebook contest where we will be giving away FIVE Rover prize packs, featuring a copy of the book, a 2018 calendar, and a tote bag. Follow us on Facebook for details.

The Christmas spirit has taken over Firefly Books, and we're feeling as generous as Ellen DeGeneres, which means we're giving away FREE books for twelve days in December. It's our 12 Days of Book Giveaways!

Every day from December 11th to 22nd, readers can enter to win a different prize pack, based on one of the themes in our Christmas Gift Guide. One lucky winner from each day will receive a copy of all of the books featured on that day's page in the gift guide. The themes for each day are:

To enter, visit us on Facebook, where we'll be posting a link to each day's contest first thing every morning. You'll have 24 hours to enter (from 9am to 9am the following day), and you can enter on as many days as you like. There will be one lucky winner each day.

We're also giving away fiveRover prize packs, which will include a copy of Rover: Wagmore Edition by Andrew Grant, the Rover 2018 calendar, and a Rover tote bag. This contest will run for the entire 12 Days of Book Giveaways.

Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date about contest details, and be sure to take a look at our Gift Guide. Happy Holidays!

The festive season is upon us, and that means trimmed trees, colorful lights, and holiday parties. It also means giving and receiving new books.

Books make the best gifts, so treat your loved ones to something they'll really enjoy — a book from our 2017 Christmas Gift Guide. We have an idea for everyone, from the photographer to the dog parent to the foodie.

Shop the gift guide now.

All Firefly Books are available wherever fine books are sold, both in stores and online.